Boston (Mass.). Inspectional Services Department
Historical note
The Inspectional Services Department was established by Chapter 19 of the Ordinances of 1981. Inspectional Services holds and exercises all powers and duties imposed on it by law including but not limited to duties formerly held and exercised by the Building Commissioner and the Housing Inspection Commissioner. The Inspectional Services Department (ISD) is comprised of five regulatory divisions whose aim is to protect and improve the quality of life for all Boston residents by effectively administering and enforcing building, housing, health, sanitation and safety regulations mandated by City and State governments.
Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:
Building Commissioner subject files
Subject files of the Building Commissioner. Includes correspondence, reports, plans, etc.
Building permit files (Microfilmed jackets)
Building permit plans
Certificates of Use and Occupancy
Files from 1972-2002 arranged alphabetically by address. Files from 2003-2014 are arranged chronologically. Files generally include copy of the certificate, inspection reports and other materials submitted during the application process.
Code Enforcement case files
Arranged by address. Includes photographs.
Commissioner William Good records
Correspondence and subject files of Commissioner William Good who served from 2004-2011. This collection is unprocessed.
Commissioner's bulletins
Demolished building permit files ("Takedowns")
Building permit files of demolished buildings, also called "Takedowns." File jacket usually includes original building permit, permits for repair or renovation, violation notices, correspondence and permit to repair or raze (Takedown permit).
Demolished building (takedowns) photographs
Photograph files of buildings ordered razed by the City of Boston. Photographs document condition of building just prior to demolition and usually include photograph of lot after demolition.
Division of Health Inspections records
Includes copies of permits issued for milk wholesalers, funeral directors, sale of frozen desserts, massage/vapor baths, etc., circa 1977-1988; complaints of violations, circa 1978- 1986; and temporary food service applications, 1992-1994. This collection is unprocessed.
Housing Inspection Department publications
Reports produced by the Housing Inspection Department.
Housing Inspection Division records
Includes administrative files, complaint case files, financial records, etc. This collection is unprocessed.